Potato starch is the extracted starch from potatoes. The starch turns to a light, powdery, flour-like consistency once it has dried out, and it is a common ingredient that features in several recipes. To make potato starch, a person crushes raw potatoes, which separates the starch grains from the destroyed cells.

Potato starch may feature in several recipes as an ingredient. It is effective in thickening sauces, makes a suitable gluten-free addition to baking recipes, and can act as a suitable coating for foods during frying.

Potato starch also offers several possible health benefits, including improved colon health and improved insulin sensitivity. It may also help assist weight loss efforts.